Github Windows 'Failed to sync this branch'

Question

I am using Github Windows 1.0.38.1 and when I click the \'Sync\' button after committing, I get the error

Answer 1

The debug log may provide some insight. I'm using v3.3.4.0, your experience may differ but should be similar. From the settings menu choose 'About Github Desktop...'. Click the link to view the debug log. In my case there was a very clear error:

*** fatal error - cygheap base mismatch detected - 0x1157408/0x1167408. This problem is probably due to using incompatible versions of the cygwin DLL.

It even provided some helpful tips to solve the problem.

I'm not sure why this information isn't exposed in the error prompt, but at least it was available.